[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17585]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO VIRGINIA HAWKINS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Virginia 
Hawkins.
  Virginia Hawkins was born on August 29, 1908 in Stanton, Virginia. 
She came to New York in 1930. She has always been committed to the 
community's needs and has dedicated herself to helping others, and has 
heard the call from God to serve her church and community.
  She has been a member of the Newman Memorial United Methodist Church 
under the pastorate of Reverend O.W. Jones for 57 years.
  Ms. Hawkins has served as a member of the MacDonough Street Block 
Association since its inception. She was the first to sign up as a 
block watcher, and has always demonstrated concern about the safety and 
unity of her neighbors.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
contributions of Virginia Hawkins.

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